Clinical trials: Post-cardiac Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass, Antiplatelet Agents
Different Antiplatelet Therapy Strategy After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
The study population will include all patients undergoing elective CABG. Consent and randomization will occur before surgery. Total 500 patients undergoing elective CABG will be randomly assigned into three groups with 1:1:1…
- Trial name
- DACAB (NCT02201771)
- Testing
- Aspirin, Ticagrelor
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Ruijin Hospital
Diabetes Mellitus
Transitioning Open Heart Surgery Patients From Insulin Infusions to Detemir
In this study we will determine the proper method for transitioning patients from a continuous insulin infusion to periodic injections of a newer long-acting insulin called detemir (Levemir).
- Trial name
- NCT00717288
- Testing
- Detemir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Postoperative Wound Infection Superficial Incisional, Postoperative Wound Infection Deep Incisional Surgical Site
Safety and Efficacy of D-PLEX in the Prevention of Sternal Infection Post Cardiac Surgery.
This study is aimed to assess the anti-infective efficacy of D-PLEX over a period of 3 months post operation as well as the safety over a period of 6 months, by preventing sternal infection post cardiac surgery in patients above…
- Trial name
- NCT02731573
- Testing
- D-PLEX, Open heart surgery
- Where
- 5 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- PolyPid Ltd.
Cardiac Disease
Lidocaine as an Endotracheal Tube (ETT) Cuff Media
Researchers will compare the effects of lidocaine versus air, as a way to fill the breathing tube cuff which is gently inflated to hold in place the trachea (airway) during surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03343080
- Testing
- 1.8% lidocaine plus 0.76% sodium bicarbonate, Air
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Atherosclerosis
Trial of Clopidogrel After Surgery for Coronary Artery Disease (CASCADE Trial)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the combination of clopidogrel with aspirin prevents the development of blockages (atherosclerosis) in vein grafts one year after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) compared to…
- Trial name
- CASCADE (NCT00228423)
- Testing
- Clopidogrel 75 mg daily, water pill daily
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Coronary Artery Disease
The ENIGMA II Trial:Nitrous Oxide Anaesthesia and Cardiac Morbidity After Major Surgery: a Randomised Controlled Trial
To investigate the safety of nitrous oxide (N2O) anaesthesia in patients with risk factors for coronary artery disease undergoing major surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00430989
- Testing
- Nitrous Oxide, No Nitrous Oxide
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 7,112 people
- Sponsor
- Bayside Health
Myocardial Injury
Study of Ticagrelor Versus Aspirin Treatment in Patients With Myocardial Injury Post Major Non-cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this pilot study is to establish the rate of cardiovascular events in patients with elevated troponins levels after major, non-cardiac surgery and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of FDA approved study drug…
- Trial name
- INTREPID (NCT02291419)
- Testing
- ticagrelor, aspirin
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Vitamin D Deficiency, Thoracic Surgery
Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency Following Pediatric CHD Surgery: a Phase II Dose Evaluation Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Usual Care With a High Dose Pre-operative Supplementation Regimen Based on the Institute of Medicine Daily Upper Tolerable Intake Level
Our research group has shown that almost all children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are vitamin D deficient following heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Disorders, Heart Defects, Congenital
- Trial name
- HICCUPS 2 (NCT01838447)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Revascularization
Transfusion Trigger After Operations in High Cardiac Risk Patients
The goal of the proposed study is to determine whether a liberal transfusion strategy (transfusion trigger at Hb < 10 gm/dl) in Veterans at high cardiac risk who undergo major open vascular and general surgery operations is…
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Revascularization, Acute Renal Failure
- Trial name
- TOP (NCT03229941)
- Testing
- Blood Transfusion
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,424 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Deep Venous Thrombosis
Study Comparing Desirudin With Heparin to Prevent Vein Clots After Heart and Lung Surgery
A blood clot in the veins, also known as deep venous thrombosis (DVT), is one of the most common complications after surgery. This may result in death if a clot breaks off and travel to the lungs; this is referred to as pulmonary…
- Trial name
- NCT00329433
- Testing
- Desirudin (Iprivask™), Heparin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Open Heart Surgery
Ilofotase Alfa for Prevention of Renal Damage After Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two intravenous administrations of ilofotase alfa in patients at risk for renal damage following open heart surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06168799
- Testing
- Ilofotase alfa
- Where
- 13 sites in Belgium, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 271 people
- Sponsor
- AM-Pharma
Cardiac Surgery Subjects, Subjects Undergoing CABG and/or Cardiac Valve Replacement
Confirming The Sitaxsentan Dose In Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery
This is a multi-center, randomized study of sitaxsentan administered intravenously to subjects who are undergoing elective CABG, cardiac valve replacement, or combined CABG and cardiac valve replacement procedures that require…
- Trial name
- FCAD02 (NCT00838383)
- Testing
- sitaxsentan (Thelin)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter
FREEZE-AFIB Post-Market Study
This study is proposed herein is to gather clinical data on the safety and performance of the CRYOF device.
- Trial name
- NCT05089877
- Testing
- Surgical Ablation
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- AtriCure, Inc.
Hypoplastic Left Heart, Tetralogy of Fallot
Understanding Dexmedetomidine In Infants Post-Operative From Cardiac Surgery
This study is being conducted to determine what dexmedetomidine does to the body and in turn, what how the body handles the medication.
- Conditions
- Hypoplastic Left Heart, Tetralogy of Fallot, Tricuspid Atresia
- Trial name
- InfantDex (NCT00573066)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Athena Zuppa
Congenital Heart Disease
Stress Response and Neurodevelopmental Outcome After Cardiac Surgery Utilizing CPB in Children: A Prospective, Double Blinded and Randomized Study
The overall goal of this project is to determine the role of anesthetic management in children undergoing cardiac surgery utilizing CPB in the setting of fast tracking and early extubation.
- Trial name
- NCT02492269
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Aymen N Naguib
Congenital Heart Defect
The Effects of Inhaled Nitric Oxide After Fontan Operation
Pleural effusions continue to be a post-operative complication seen after Fontan operation. This study will examine the use inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) given for 54 hours after Fontan operation to improve fluid balance.
- Trial name
- NCT00945529
- Testing
- inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Ellen Spurrier
Atrial Fibrillation
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Prevention of Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation
This is a large multi-center study to examine whether peri-operative intake of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) will reduce the occurrence of post-operative atrial fibrillation or flutter (AF) in patients undergoing cardiac…
- Trial name
- OPERA (NCT00970489)
- Testing
- Omega -3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,516 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Congenital Heart Disease
Study of Possible Brain Hormone Problems After Open Heart Surgery in Infants
The goal of this study is to evaluate specific hormone levels in children undergoing heart surgery in order to identify patterns associated with any unstable vital signs.
- Trial name
- NCT00850720
- Testing
- Blood draws
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Pain, Postoperative
Effectiveness of an Opioid Sparing Pain Regimen in Cardiac Surgery
The Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI) perform over 300 coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries per year. While opioid medications are the institutional standard of care for post-operative pain therapy little is…
- Trial name
- INOVAOPIOID (NCT03679013)
- Testing
- Oral Gabapentin and Intravenous Acetaminophen (IV APAP), Opiate based pain regimen.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Inova Health Care Services
Kidney Failure, Acute, Renal Replacement Therapy
Use of Bicarbonate to Reduce the Incidence of Acute Renal Failure After Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine if the incidence of acute renal failure (ARF) in high risk patients who undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is reduced by treating patients in the perioperative period with…
- Trial name
- NCT00484354
- Testing
- Sodium bicarbonate, Normal saline, Bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences